Mary E. Neal

Mary E. Neal, 52 of Cherry Valley, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2008 in her home. Born November 29, 1955 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Harry and Rosemary (Walzhauer) Phillips. She married Ken Neal in Peoria on December 29, 1977. Mary was a loving mother and a very proud grandmother. She is survived by her husband, her father, her children Brian Neal, Heather Neal and Jason Neal. Granddaughter Amaya Neal, siblings Carl Phillips, Harry Phillips, Jr., Larry Phillips, Sherry Olsen and numerous loving nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her mother. Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, 61108 with Pastor Greg Carlson of the Sonlight Community Church officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home and Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until time of service. Interment will follow in Arlington Memorial Park. To express condolences online please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.